Internships are offered throughout the year at various art and architecture libraries across the Twin Cities. If you are a librarian and would like to add an internship opportunity to the list, email us at arlisnatc@gmail.com.
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Arts and Architecture Collections Intern
- Walker Art Center Curatorial Fellow
University of Minnesota Libraries, Arts and Architecture Collections Intern
Expected start date and length:
Ongoing
Contact information:
Deborah K. Ultan
Arts & Architecture Librarian
University of Minnesota
89 Church Street
210 Rapson Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-1638
Email: ultan004@umn.edu
Brief description of the library/collection:
The art history, fine arts, theater and dance collection consists of 300,000+ volumes and 200+ journals. The collection supports the curricula with areas of depth in American Art, French 19th century art, international contemporary art, theater and dance with a focus on performance and multimedia. The architecture and landscape architecture collection consists of 150,000+ volumes and 90 active journals on the history of architecture and landscape architecture, contemporary architecture, sustainability and historic preservation.
Status (paid/unpaid/credit):
Paid or school credit
Possible duties:
Could involve any or all responsibilities related to the subject librarian which may include collection development, teaching, research and reference, hands-on exhibition assistance, and digital projects.
Requirements/qualifications:
Strong interest in the noted subject areas with a degree or experience either in studio arts, museum work, art history, architecture or landscape architecture, or the performing arts. Interested individuals should be heading into, enrolled in, or have just completed an MLIS program.